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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

I completed my CMS graduate solicitor apprenticeship video interview on 29th March but haven’t heard anything since. I have seen on the forum there was an AC and offers were mentioned, so I am assuming it’s a rejection but I was wondering why they wouldn’t have sent one by now? Do you think I’m okay to send an email to grad rec? Would welcome thoughts or info from anyone else who applied :)
CMS were great with communication until it was a PFO which was disappointing. I would say the outcome is pretty clear but at this stage I don’t think an email to to grad rec would hurt at all. I emailed grad rec when I heard people were getting offers post AC but I was still waiting a response and they did get back to me. Best of luck w everything! :)
 
Has everyone who applied to Perkins Coie on the last day gotten the VI already : O I haven't heard anythinggg
Hi, I sent in my application 2 hours before the deadline and got VI on friday @ 18:00. They gave me till today @ 9:57 PDT, which actually means till like 5 pm today. I'm not sure if that's for everyone, though. I doubt they could read everyone's application and send off invites by the next day, so hang in there!
 

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